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Patriots’ Robert Kraft explains NFL deal with ESPN in layman’s terms
Patriots owner Robert Kraft provided his thoughts on the NFL's historic contract with ESPN, which will see the league have a 10% stake.
Robert Kraft: NFL will have more of an international audience with ESPN-NFL Media deal
Patriots owner Robert Kraft sees the deal that will make NFL Media part of ESPN and give the NFL 10 percent ownership of ESPN as another step toward the league’s global growth ambitions.
Patriots Owner Explains NFL's Mega-Deal With ESPN
Prior to the 2025 season, the NFL and ESPN have come to an agreement on a mega-deal that will have the league's official network fantasy platform
Robert Kraft reacts to new ESPN-NFL Network deal
The NFL Network’s Judy Battista spoke with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who is the chairman of the league’s media committee, about the pending deal.
Here's What You Need to Know About ESPN's New Streaming Service and Its Deals With the NFL and WWE
ESPN's much-discussed streaming service finally has its launch date. The network announced Wednesday that its direct-to-consumer service and enhanced app will debut Aug. 21. The announcement coincided with Disney's quarterly earning report.
NFLPA intends to gain a "clear understanding" of ESPN-NFL Media deal
In exchange for giving control of various NFL Media assets to ESPN, the NFL will receive a 10-percent stake in the four-letter network.
Analysis-ESPN-NFL deal faces regulatory hurdles
The National Football League's deal with Walt Disney in which it will gain an equity stake in ESPN in return for prime media assets is expected to face scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice, according to legal experts and industry sources.
ESPN to buy NFL Network, other media assets
ESPN announced Wednesday that it has made a non-binding agreement with the National Football League to acquire the NFL Network and some other media assets.
NFL reaches deal to acquire 10% stake in ESPN
ESPN and the NFL announced a deal Tuesday, granting ESPN the league's media assets including NFL Network. The NFL will retain a 10% ownership share of the network.
ESPN announces launch date for new standalone streaming app
On Tuesday, ESPN announced it had reached a landmark deal with the NFL. The post ESPN announces launch date for new standalone streaming app appeared first on Boston.com.
ESPN announces partnership with WWE that includes streaming WrestleMania
In a deal announced Wednesday, ESPN becomes the U.S. domestic home for WWE Premium Live Events. WrestleMania will be part of ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming service starting in 2026. The deal comes a day after the NFL and ESPN entered into a nonbinding agreement.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft cites 'labor peace' as motivation for NFL to sell media assets to ESPN
The NFL and ESPN confirmed the deal in a joint statement on Tuesday, a day before ESPN's parent company Disney is scheduled ...
The Patriots are honoring Tom Brady with a statue. Will Belichick, Kraft get similar treatment?
The Patriots are set to unveil the QB's 12-foot statue on Friday night. But how can they also commemorate their legendary ...
Robert Kraft Draws Attention for What He Said to Kay Adams
“All you need to know is that 6 time Super Bowl champion owner Robert Kraft told me 3 times in our chat that he has a good ...
Kraft claims Wu stoked ‘falsehoods and innuendo’ in mayoral race
Mayoral candidate Josh Kraft hit back at the Wu campaign in a speech Sunday, calling some of the incumbent’s messaging ...
Patriots' Robert Kraft recalls 'magic moment' he knew Mike Vrabel could be New England's coach
Robert Kraft hired Mike Vrabel to be the coach of the New England Patriots in January, but that idea had been in his head ...
How Robert Kraft views the 2025 New England Patriots
FOXBOROUGH — Though it’s been a bumpy run for his franchise, Robert Kraft is excited heading into 2025. The Patriots have ...
Bill Belichick Fires Back at Robert Kraft's Claim That He Took a 'Big Risk' in Hiring Him as Patriots Head Coach
Bill Belichick fired back at New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft for claiming that he took a 'big risk' in hiring ...
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Wu battles Kraft family over Everett Stadium plan, as Josh Kraft hits back on White Stadium
The city and the company run by Robert Kraft, billionaire owner of the New England Patriots and the Revolution, held dueling ...